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Today Kelley covered the difference between spray dyed yarn and hand-painted yarn, what color pooling is and how to use it to your advantage, and she shared patterns and yarns demonstrating these topics.
Last week’s prize-winner: Lynn Granger Warfield won a free pair of Alpaca Direct Comfort Quarter Socks.
This week's prize: Two skeins of Malabrigo Riosin colorways Ravelry Red and Diana.
Susie Rogers Reading Mitts by Susie Rogers
Brain Frieze by Susan Ashcroft
Ojo de Dios by Vanessa Ewing (Kelley said this was knitted in a Noro yarn, but it's actually knitted with Plymouth Gina. Noro Silk Garden would be a great choice for this, though.)
Lacery Socks by Michelle Hunter
Langfield Hat by Martina Behm
Pheasant Scarf by Sharon Fuller
Acquarello by Nadita Swings
Moyen Age by Hada Knits
Lady Violet's Dinner Gauntlets by Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich
Claudia Addiction Hand Painted
Fibra Natura Whisper Lace
Malabrigo Rios
Adriafil Knitcol
Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Grande
Madelinetosh Tosh DK
Tosh Sock
Dos Tierras
Malabrigo Chunky
Techniques Discussed
The helix stripe knitting technique can be used to prevent pooling with hand-painted yarns.
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We've been seeing faux-fur pom poms everywhere lately—they're so cute! They add a touch of chic to any knit hat pattern.
Shop owner Kelley figured out how to make faux-fur pom poms at home, easily and inexpensively, with faux fur from the fabric store and items she had around the house. She's so clever.
Here's a video of the process.
I discovered the Norrland Hat pattern on Ravelry and decided to take on the challenge. I love the trees and snowflakes, and I have never done colorwork and cables at the same time. Since I love learning new things, I bought the pattern immediately and cast on.
I made some modifications, including turning the hat into a slouch instead of a beanie, and I wanted to explain those in case you want to modify your project, too.
Hats are the knitting trifecta: small projects that are useful and make great gifts. You can most hats done in a short time, and many are one-skein wonders.
Here is a variety of free hat patterns, from beanies to slouches to earflap hats, that are guaranteed to suit your gift-knitting needs this season and for years to come.
Note: Please use the following sizing chart for general reference only. Sizes between different vendors and manufacturers may vary. Please match your measurements to those in the size chart below.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL (1X) | 2X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16-18 | 16W-18W | 20W-22W |
| Bust | 32.5 | 33.5-34.5 | 35.5-36.5 | 38-39.5 | 41-43 | 42.5-44.5 | 46.5-48.5 |
| Waist | 24.5 | 25.5-26.5 | 27.5-28.5 | 30-31.5 | 33-35 | 34-36 | 38-40 |
| Hips | 35 | 36-37 | 38-39 | 40.5-42 | 43.5-45.5 | 45-47 | 49-51 |
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 34-36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 |
| Waist | 28-30 | 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 |
| Neck | 14-14.5 | 15-15.5 | 16-16.5 | 17-17.5 | 18-18.5 |
| Sleeve | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 4 | 5-6 | 6X-7 |
| Chest | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Waist | 1 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Hips | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Height | 39 | 45 | 45 |
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 4-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 | 11-13 |
| Women | 5-7 | 7.5-9 | 9.5-11 | 11.5-13 |
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 4-7 | 7-9 | 9-11 | 11-14 |
| Women | 5-8 | 8-10 | 10-12 | N/A |